Yesterday I was on the phone with one of our dear friends who is wholeheartedly devoted to Jesus in the Holy Eucharist. She is experiencing great loss at being unable to even make a visit to the Blessed Sacrament during these days of quarantine. After we spoke, my...
Join us in continuing our celebration of the 5th Centenary of St. Teresa of Avila’s birth! Our theme for this issue is focused on her simple submission, “I am yours...
The Carmelite Sisters are most grateful for the wonderful response to our redesigned Spirit of Carmel magazine. We look forward to continuing to share with you more breathtaking photography, inspirational articles, as well as the schedule of retreats, special seasonal...
The soft glow of the candles cast their lively shadows across our chapel’s sanctuary walls. The final strains of Night Prayer’s chant faded into the cloister. Grand Silence began as my Carmelite Sisters left the sisters’ choir to retire for the night. It wasn’t long...
The Story of the Carmelite Martyrs of Compeigne In a day where anti-religious feeling is prevalent in society, we can begin to see how this danger can take on more brutal forms. In a culture like ours today that promotes “tolerance” of every person and ideals,...
